An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows User Profile Service (ProfSvc) improperly handles junction points, aka 'Windows - User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
References
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16940 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1248/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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Information
Published : 2020-10-16 16:15
Updated : 2020-10-21 09:17
NVD link : CVE-2020-16940
Mitre link : CVE-2020-16940
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
Products Affected
microsoft
- windows_7
- windows_server_2016
- windows_rt_8.1
- windows_server_2019
- windows_8.1
- windows_10
- windows_server_2008
- windows_server_2012